Feet per second.
ft/s to Nautical mile per Hours Converter — ft/s to nmi/h
Convert ft/s (ft/s) to Nautical mile per Hours (nmi/h) using the exact conversion factor (1 ft/s = 0.5924838013 nautical mile per hours). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
ft/s to Nautical mile per Hours converter
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Distance divided by time.
Result = input x 0.3048 / 0.5144444444.
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About Converting ft/s to Nautical mile per Hours
ft/s and Nautical mile per Hours both describe speed, and the conversion matters whenever a maritime or aviation speed (knots) needs to be compared against a road speed (mph). Specifically: Feet per second, and distance divided by time.
Formula
nautical mile per hours = ft/s × 0.592483801296
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 ft/s equals 0.3048 base units, and 1 nautical mile per hours equals 0.514444444444 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct ft/s-to-nautical mile per hours factor of 0.592483801296.
Simple example
1 ft/s × 0.5924838013 = 0.5924838013 nmi/h
1 ft/s = 0.5924838013 nautical mile per hours.
Real-world example
10 ft/s × 0.5924838013 = 5.924838013 nmi/h
10 ft/s = 5.924838013 nautical mile per hours.
Conversion table
| ft/s (ft/s) | Nautical mile per Hours (nmi/h) |
|---|---|
| 1 ft/s | 0.5924838013 nmi/h |
| 5 ft/s | 2.962419006 nmi/h |
| 10 ft/s | 5.924838013 nmi/h |
| 25 ft/s | 14.81209503 nmi/h |
| 50 ft/s | 29.62419006 nmi/h |
| 100 ft/s | 59.24838013 nmi/h |
Reverse conversion: Nautical mile per Hours to ft/s
0.5924838013 nmi/h × 1.687809857 = 1 ft/s
0.5924838013 nautical mile per hours = 1 ft/s.
ft/s = nautical mile per hours × 1.6878098571
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Nautical mile per Hours to ft/s.
Understanding the ft/s (ft/s)
Feet per second.
Understanding the Nautical mile per Hours (nmi/h)
Distance divided by time.
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Frequently asked questions
How many nautical mile per hours are in 1 ft/s?
1 ft/s equals 0.5924838013 nautical mile per hours, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert ft/s to nautical mile per hours?
Multiply the ft/s value by 0.5924838013. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert nautical mile per hours back to ft/s?
Use the reverse factor: 1 nautical mile per hours equals 1.687809857 ft/s. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a ft/s?
ft/s (ft/s) is a unit of speed.
What is a nautical mile per hours?
Nautical mile per Hours (nmi/h) is a unit of speed.
Is the ft/s to nautical mile per hours conversion exact?
Yes. Both ft/s and nautical mile per hours are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 0.5924838013 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.